Category: Breeding Meat Rabbits
(Guest post by Jarri Lavone of Indiana) “Have you seen the price of meat lately??” Many people are saying this. Maybe you too. And it’s causing people to consider growing their own meat. Meat that you grow is fresher, tastier, humanely raised, and has no preservatives added. The first meat most people think about raising […]
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Unfortunately, rabbits don’t always “breed like rabbits”. There’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes to breeding meat rabbits. Don’t be discouraged if your doe doesn’t get pregnant or you lose a litter of kits… it’s all part of the learning process. It usually takes a few attempts to successfully raise litters of
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A unique trait of Champagne rabbits is that they change color. Champagne d’Argents are a French heritage breed historically raised for meat and fur. They have calm sweet temperaments, fast growth rates, and are good moms. Champagne kits are born black and gradually turn silver as they grow. They have the same silvering gene as
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So, you want to raise meat rabbits? Meat rabbits can be a rewarding hobby and integral part of your homestead with a little know-how. If you find yourself struggling to sift through the myriad of conflicting information online, I want you to sit back, take a deep breath and know that you are in the
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Good records are essential to raising quality rabbits. Which doe is the best producer, who do I breed with who, which litters grow the fastest, when is it time to retire my buck? The answers to all these questions and more can be answered by accurate records. Rabbitry records are the core of your operation.
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No one ever wants to put down a baby bunny, but sometimes it’s necessary to prevent suffering. You may have found an injured bunny or need to cull sick, hurt, or deformed kits. Never let a rabbit live in misery because you can’t bring yourself to do anything about it. Muster up your courage and do
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We have compiled this rabbit name list to help you find the perfect name for your new bunny rabbit. Have fun! A Abbott Abby/Abbey Abele Abigail Abraham Ace Achaia Acorn Adam Adar Adelia Adelle Aesop Aiko Alexander Alice Alder Alfalfa Alfredo Almond Amadeus Amalie/Amelie Amaretto Amaya Amber America Amethyst Angel Anise Annabelle Annie Anya Aphrodite Apollo
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To raise meat rabbits economically, growth rate is very important. Rabbits from good meat lines give you more meat in less time on less feed. Some show rabbits take forever to grow and eat a ton. Quality breeding stock from thrifty lines quickly pay for themselves in feed savings alone. Purchase rabbits from a breeder who keeps
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Can you tell a good meat rabbit from a poor quality one? This is an important skill to have in your arsenal when buying rabbits or choosing which offspring to keep. Learn what to look for so you can confidently select quality meat rabbit breeding stock. New Zealand’s, Californians, Champagnes, and most meat rabbit breeds
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